The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a leading financial free zone in the world. It attracts businesses in financial services like banking and money services, capital markets, wealth and asset management, fintech, digital assets, etc. The ADGM Academy aims to deliver world-class financial education to the Emirati workforce. ADGM Academy was launched in 2018 in collaboration with international partners to become a leading provider of financial research, training, education and literacy for Abu Dhabi and the MENA region.
Objectives of the Academy
• The Academy provides a high-quality educational program in the ADGM to advance skill development in the financial sector for the Emirati workforce.
• The Academy aims to become a leading academy in the field of the financial industry.
• The Academy strives to position Abu Dhabi as a prominent financial centre by providing high-quality education in financial subjects.
Education provided
The Academy provides courses and training in the field of banking, finance, fintech, entrepreneurship, law, wealth and asset management and other such finance-related skills. The Academy provides educational courses for corporate employees working in financial organisations to gauge their competency.
The Academy has partnered with various educational institutions to provide education. For instance, the School of Digital Assets in the Academy has partnered with Avnon Academy, Binance Academy and Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) to provide education in digital assets like cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, etc. Further, the Entrepreneurship programme in the Academy is provided by Khalifa Fund.
The Academy is also an accredited training provider for the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), which is a leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth, and financial planning. The Academy, as a training provider for CISI, provides qualifications in financial services, financial rules and regulations, combating financial crime, securities and investments, Islamic finance and in the UAE financial rules and regulations.
Conclusion
The ADGM Academy plays an important role in the ADGM by providing education and training in the financial sector. The development of this crucial skill set in the UAE’s workforce is necessary for the advancement of Abu Dhabi as an important hub of financial markets in the world. The Academy, through its various partner programmes, brings various aspects of the financial sector under one roof.
For more information, you may contact:
Thomas Paoletti
Francesca Romana Valeri
Fauzia Khan
